More than just ethical oil
There was a big ruckus in the otherwise quiet Hill bubble last week as new Environment Minister Peter Kent used the term “ethical oil” to describe Alberta’s oilsands. It’s controversial because Sun...
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Talk tough or be nice: Canada’s China numbers grow no matter what
When the Conservatives formed a government under Stephen Harper early in 2006, the government’s stance towards China was cool, to say the least. Concerned about China’s poor record on human rights and...
View ArticleJohn Baird’s appeal
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird’s long time political aide Garry Keller has been sick with kidney failure for years and he now needs a transplant. MPs, colleagues and friends have rallied around...
View ArticleCanada may never know full extent of leaked naval secrets: Expert
Canada’s foreign affairs mandarins are huddled together after the arrest of a junior naval officer accused of passing military secrets to foreigners has thrown them into the cloak-and-dagger world of...
View ArticleJohn Baird in the Jerusalem Post, NDP’s Saganash critical of trip
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird wrapped up his six-day swing – he was joined by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty – through the Middle East with an interview with the Jerusalem Post newspaper. It’s an...
View ArticleBaird and Obama mark Nowruz, send message to Iranians
Iranians are celebrating Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. U.S. President Barack Obama made a video message to mark the day – reportedly his fourth. But Obama also sends a message to the people of Iran –...
View ArticleForeign Affairs drops ‘Assad must go’ line
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird regularly sends out statements condemning the ongoing violence in Syria or marking (the few) positive steps taken in resolving the 14-months of bloodshed that has...
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